Psychology Department

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology can serve as a general Liberal Arts degree, as preparation
for a career in Psychology, or as preparation for graduate school in Psychology or
related fields.

As a general Liberal Arts degree, Psychology majors develop excellent interpersonal,
research, writing, and analytical skills and are attractive to a wide variety of employers.
Students may wish to take appropriate courses in other areas to enhance their skills
and marketability. To prepare for a career in Psychology with a Bachelor’s degree,
students are encouraged to consult with faculty to take appropriate courses and to
pursue internships in the Billings community.

Students intending to pursue graduate education should obtain a broad background in
Psychology and maintain a high GPA. All Psychology majors, but particularly those
considering graduate school, are encouraged to work closely with at least one faculty
member in research, and to keep in mind that letters of recommendation are required
for graduate school applications and most other types of employment.

The Associate of Arts degree with a Program of Study in Applied Psychology provides
part-time and paraprofessionally-oriented students with training in psychology at
an intermediate level. The graduate of this program is prepared for paraprofessional
level positions in human services.